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I will be turning 50 in a couple of weeks and its time....I have been struggling with losing the weight and have made my first appt. for consulation for the Lap Band. Reading all of your blogs has been really helpful in deciding.

I have read on more then one occassion that you can't eat bread! is this true....can you believe that is the only thing I am worried about?

Thanks, Suzanne

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Hi Suzanne, and welcome to LBT. Happy 50th, in advance!!

The bread thing is so individual (actually, it's that way with all the questionable foods). I'm at almost max fill in my band, and I can eat bread when I want it. I mostly stay away from doughy white rolls, because I don't want to take up space with non-nourishing food, but I can definitely still eat it, if I want to. I have no trouble with whole wheat bread either. I do take it slow, and take small bites and chew well, but that really works for me, because it stretches out my meal. Many people do have problems with bread, and unfortunately, it's one of those things you don't know ahead of time. I definitely can't take a big bite of bread and expect it to sit comfortably in my pouch.

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I will be turning 50 in a couple of weeks and its time....I have been struggling with losing the weight and have made my first appt. for consulation for the Lap Band. Reading all of your blogs has been really helpful in deciding.

I have read on more then one occassion that you can't eat bread! is this true....can you believe that is the only thing I am worried about?

Thanks, Suzanne

Good for you Suzanne....

Most people don't realize how much courage it takes to take that first step. I hope you get all the help you need to find your way to a healthier YOU!!

Good luck on you lap band journey

~M

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